Ubisoft Announces Plans For New Ethereum Game NFT Mint

Ubisoft plans to introduce a collection of 10,000 NFTs on the Ethereum scaling network Arbitrum in the upcoming weeks, utilizing the Magic Eden marketplace. These NFTs will give holders early access to the highly anticipated top-down shooter, Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.

Set in a dystopian world influenced by the Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, the competitive multiplayer game will feature well-known characters representing different franchises like Rayman, Prince Of Persia, Beyond Good & Evil, and more.

Ubisoft, previously partnered with the Wemix Blockchain Node Council to help run validator nodes on the new Wemix 3.0 network, an Ethereum-compatible EVM blockchain.

A Collaborative Ecosystem

Minted on Arbitrum, the new Niji Warrior ID NFTs will provide early access to the game, facilitate participation in its governance model, and monitor player achievements. As players improve their scores, the NFT will evolve, unlocking additional benefits and enhancing governance capabilities. Holders will also have opportunities to earn rewards and access user-generated content, although specific details regarding this are still pending.

By integrating Web3, the platform is empowering its community to play and influence the future of the game, stated Didier Genevois, Web3 Executive Producer at Ubisoft. This initiative aims to create a collaborative ecosystem where player choices and creativity significantly affect the development of the game, allowing for a truly personalized experience.

This partnership also marks the introduction of Arbitrum support on the Magic Eden NFT marketplace, which has previously accommodated projects on Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, and Base.

A New Experience

Announced in August, Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. is described as a transmedia experience, with its foundational elements being constructed on Arbitrum. The community will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative through Web3 governance, accessible via the upcoming Niji Warrior ID mint.

Following a closed beta in late August, limited footage has surfaced online, reportedly due to NDA agreements preventing beta testers from sharing images or details. However, snippets shared on Twitter suggest a vibrant game environment filled with intense combat scenarios.

The NFT collection is expected to mint soon, with many potential minters already securing spots by participating in the beta and completing Discord tasks. This minting represents the final milestone in the roadmap before the release of the game, indicating that Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. is on the horizon.